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Illustration of a large green tree growing from an open book on the left side of a light blue background. On the right, bold text reads, “WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE BRAINTREE ACADEMY,” with the Braintree Academy logo displayed beneath the headline. The design conveys growth, learning, and education.
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Why Families Choose Braintree Academy

Flexible. Supportive. Personalized. Built Around Your Family.

No two students learn exactly the same way, so why should every education look the same?

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At Braintree Academy, families have the flexibility to build an educational experience that works for their child. Whether your student thrives with live instruction, independent learning, project-based activities, or a combination of approaches, Braintree provides options that help students succeed.

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With supportive teachers, flexible learning pathways, engaging resources, and a strong community, Braintree helps families create a learning experience that feels personal—not one-size-fits-all.

More Than Just An Online School

Many virtual schools focus only on academics.

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At Braintree, we focus on the whole student.

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Our goal is to help students learn, grow, explore interests, build friendships, discover talents, and create meaningful educational experiences that extend beyond a computer screen.

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From virtual clubs and live classes to field trips, contests, enrichment programs, and community events, students have opportunities to connect, create, and thrive.

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Choose the Learning Pathway That Works Best

No two students learn the same way.

That's why Braintree offers multiple learning pathways that allow families to customize their educational experience.

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Portfolio Pathway

Learn through curriculum and resources that work best for your family while demonstrating learning through submitted work samples.

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Anchor Pathway

Structured courses with teacher guidance and flexibility to work at your own pace.

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Live Pathway 

Weekly live instruction with certified teachers and classmates.

 

Live Complete Pathway

Expanded teacher interaction with twice-weekly live instruction and additional support.

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Unlike many programs that require every student to learn the same way, Braintree allows families to choose the approach that best fits their student's learning style and goals.

More Than 80 Virtual Clubs

Braintree offers one of the largest virtual club programs available to online learners.

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Students can explore interests in:

  • Art

  • STEM

  • Nature

  • Writing

  • Cooking / Food

  • History & Culture

  • Languages

  • Music

  • Life Skills

  • Crafting

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Whether students want to create, build, explore, compete, or learn something new, there is a club for nearly every interest. Nearly 90 clubs are offered each semester.

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Free Field Trips That Bring Learning to Life

Learning doesn't stop at a screen.

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Throughout the year, Braintree students enjoy field trips and educational experiences that help connect learning to the real world.

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Students have explored:

  • Museums

  • Science centers

  • Wildlife facilities

  • Historical landmarks

  • Nature reserves

  • Art exhibits

  • Career experiences

  • Cultural attractions

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With opportunities offered across multiple states and virtually, students gain memorable experiences that support curiosity and discovery.

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Supplemental Learning Funds

Families receive learning funds that can be used to personalize their student's education.

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Eligible purchases may include:

  • Curriculum

  • Educational subscriptions

  • Books

  • Technology

  • Tutoring

  • School supplies

  • Educational activities

  • Elective classes

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This flexibility empowers families to invest in resources that best support their student's success.

Certified Teachers Who Partner With Families

At Braintree, families are never left to figure things out alone.

 

Our teachers:

  • Provide personalized feedback

  • Monitor student progress

  • Offer encouragement and accountability

  • Communicate regularly with families

  • Support individual learning needs

  • Help students build confidence and independence

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Families consistently identify teacher support as one of the most valuable parts of the Braintree experience.

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Live Classes Designed for Connection

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Live Classes

  • Live Essentials provide weekly teacher-led instruction in core subjects, helping students stay engaged while building connections with classmates and certified teachers.

  • Live Complete classes meet twice each week and include additional assignments and activities between sessions, offering extra support, accountability, and opportunities for deeper learning.

  • Writing Classes guide students through the entire writing process—from planning and drafting to revising, sharing, and publishing—while building confidence as writers.

  • Multi-Grade Live Classes bring students together through hands-on, project-based learning experiences that encourage creativity, collaboration, and meaningful participation.

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Anchor Classes

  • K–8 Anchor Core classes provide a flexible, self-paced learning experience with all required content included. Students learn independently while receiving teacher feedback and structured guidance.

  • K–5 Multi-Grade Anchor classes allow elementary students to work through engaging science and social studies projects individually, with siblings, or alongside local friends.

  • Jr. High Anchor Electives offer additional opportunities to explore subjects such as humanities, health, physical education, and career exploration through an independent, teacher-supported format.

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Virtual Clubs

  • K–12 Live Clubs meet weekly with a club teacher and allow students to explore interests such as art, baking, crochet, STEM, and more while connecting with other students.

  • K–8 Anchor (Family-Style) Clubs provide flexible, hands-on activities that families can complete on their own schedule, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and meaningful learning experiences together.

Extensive Educational Curriculum & Resources

Braintree Academy provides families with a complete, standards-aligned core curriculum designed to support student success in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Families can utilize the provided curriculum or, in many pathways, personalize learning with resources that best fit their student's needs and learning style.

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We also continue to expand our growing collection of printed curriculum options, giving families even more choices for hands-on, offline learning experiences. New curriculum offerings are regularly added as we work to provide greater flexibility and customization for our students.

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In addition to curriculum, students have access to an extensive collection of educational tools and enrichment resources, including:

  • Lexia

  • ALEKS

  • Reading Eggs

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

  • IXL

  • CodeMonkey

  • ClickView

  • Study Island

  • Typing Club

  • And many more

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Whether students need additional practice, enrichment opportunities, creative tools, or supplemental support, Braintree's extensive resource library helps families personalize learning and create an educational experience that works best for their child.

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Want to explore what Braintree is all about?
Take a look at our Braintree Guide to
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